There has been a recently published study that has reported that there could be an increased risk of breast cancer in all forms of progesterone contraception: pill, implant, injection and coil. There is no evidence that the POP causes women to put on weight.
Examples of possible side-effects include mood swings, increase in acne, and breast discomfort. If one or more do occur, they often settle down over a couple of months or so. Are there any side-effects with taking the progestogen-only pill? Irregular bleeding can sometimes be due to another reason - for example, an infection, which may need to be treated. However, if you do develop irregular bleeding while taking the POP, you should inform your doctor. You should continue to take the POP every day, including when you have periods. Some women also have occasional 'spotting' between periods.Ĭhanges in bleeding patterns when taking the POP are common: However, some have irregular periods, some have very infrequent periods and some have no periods at all. Some women taking the POP continue to have regular normal periods. Sexual health blood and urine profiles now available in Patient Access Book now What happens to your periods when you take the progestogen-only pill? However, ectopic pregnancy is still far less likely when taking the POP than when not using any contraception. If you do become pregnant while taking the POP, there is a small risk that it might be an ectopic pregnancy.It may (like the combined pill) give you a very small increased risk of breast cancer.If this happens they are usually very small and do not need any treatment. It may mean you are more likely to develop cysts in your ovaries.See the section about medicines which interfere with the POP. It cannot be taken with some kinds of other medication.
It can give you some side-effects, although these are usually mild.For older POP brands, this means within three hours of the time you took it the day before for POPs containing desogestrel, within 12 hours. You have to remember to take the pill at exactly the same time every day.Stopping ovulation is the main way these newer pills work.Īre there any problems with using the progestogen-only pill? The newer type of POP containing desogestrel stops ovulation most of the time. Your ovaries do not release an egg (ovulate) as often when you take the POP. This stops sperm from getting through to the womb (uterus) to fertilise an egg. Older POPs work mainly by thickening the sticky mucus made by the neck of the womb (cervix). Brands currently available include Cerazette®, Aizea®, Cerelle® and Feanolla®. A newer type of POP contains a progestogen hormone called desogestrel. Brands currently available in the UK are Micronor®, Noriday® and Norgeston®. The progestogen hormone in older (traditional) POPs is either levonorgestrel or norethisterone. You can read more about these other types of progestogen contraceptives in our separate leaflets called Contraceptive Injection, Contraceptive Implant, Intrauterine System (IUS) and Emergency Contraception. A progestogen is also the hormone that is in several other types of contraceptives. This hormone is similar to the progesterone hormone made by the ovaries. You can read more about the combined pill in our separate leaflet called The Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) Pill. In North America it is called the progestin-only pill. It can also be safely taken if you are breastfeeding. It is often used if the combined pill (which contains oestrogen as well as a progestogen) is not suitable. The progestogen-only pill (POP) is an effective method of contraception if used correctly.
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